On Christmas Eve in 1910, Luisa Tetrazzini sang at Lotta’s Fountain. This world-famous soprano had gotten her start at San Francisco’s Tivoli and never lost her love for the city. When San Francisco lay in ruins from the Great Earthquake, she returned to sing for her devoted fans. The streets of Kearny, Market, Third, and Geary were packed solid as thousands thronged to catch a glimpse of their beloved Luisa. From a platform at the fountain, Tetrazzini gave San Francisco one of its most memorable Christmas gifts ever.
